Clitocybe sp

Collybia sp

Coltricia cinnamomeaPhoto E Collins
Growing close to the surface their fruiting bodies are up 3mm across. Growing on wood just below the surface and about one cm tall these attractive little pored fungi are easily missed. These were growing on wet track. June July

Coltricia cinnamomea

Photo E Collins
Growing close to the surface their fruiting bodies are up 3mm across. Growing on wood just below the surface and about one cm tall these attractive little pored fungi are easily missed. These were growing on wet track. June July

Cortinarius abnormis

Cortinarius abnormis and Fungus FlyPhoto E Collins
Several flies of about 1.2 cms in length were in attendance on this group of fungi. They were Fungus Flies, Tapiegaster sp. Males defend a site and await a female to mate with. There were three of these sitting quite still on the group of fungi.

Cortinarius abnormis and Fungus Fly

Photo E Collins
Several flies of about 1.2 cms in length were in attendance on this group of fungi. They were Fungus Flies, Tapiegaster sp. Males defend a site and await a female to mate with. There were three of these sitting quite still on the group of fungi.

Fungi on dead log

Fungi on dead log

Fungi.

Geastrum indicumE Collins
Common name Saucered Earth-star.
On litter and first appears as a puffball.The outer layer splits to reveal the spore case. The spores are ejected by touch and by raindrops. August

Geastrum indicum

E Collins
Common name Saucered Earth-star.
On litter and first appears as a puffball.The outer layer splits to reveal the spore case. The spores are ejected by touch and by raindrops. August

Geoglossum sp. or Glutinoglossum spPhoto N Blair
It seems that this species has been separated from the Geoglossums and is now Glutinoglossum australasicum.
The hairs in the stem and the brown stem appear to be distinguishing features. August

Geoglossum sp. or Glutinoglossum sp

Photo N Blair
It seems that this species has been separated from the Geoglossums and is now Glutinoglossum australasicum.
The hairs in the stem and the brown stem appear to be distinguishing features. August

Omphalotus nidiformis

Omphalotus nidiformisPhoto E Collins
Another wood rotting fungus. Coming in many shapes and found on stumps and logs, this fungi produces luminescence at night, glowing green. It is poisonous.
May June and perhaps at other times when conditions are favourable.

Omphalotus nidiformis

Photo E Collins
Another wood rotting fungus. Coming in many shapes and found on stumps and logs, this fungi produces luminescence at night, glowing green. It is poisonous.
May June and perhaps at other times when conditions are favourable.